Buffalo Grove, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Buffalo Grove Police Department serves the city of Buffalo Grove, IL in Cook, Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 206 violent crimes and 1,274 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 9.4 per 100k residents, which is 91.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 30.7 per 100k, 81.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents206 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,274 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,089 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 9.4 | A | 206 | 106.2 | -91.1% |
| Property Crime | 30.7 | A | 1274 | 163.6 | -81.2% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 12 | 3.5 | -33.3% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 10 | 5.8 | -18.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.4 | A | 25 | 22.3 | -89.4% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 125 | 24.0 | -70.5% |
| Larceny | 18.9 | A | 1089 | 116.4 | -83.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.7 | A | 52 | 22.2 | -78.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | 3 miles | C 96.5 | A 88.4 | Violent: 920.7% higher Property: 187.7% higher |
| Riverwoods | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.7% higher |
| Prospect Heights | 4 miles | A 59.1 | A 39.4 | Violent: 525.0% higher Property: 28.1% higher |
| Arlington Heights | 5 miles | A 48.6 | A 58.0 | Violent: 414.2% higher Property: 88.8% higher |
| Kildeer | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 69.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 124.8% higher |